Paddle Boarding

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) began in the 1960s and has recently become very popular. Surfers use stand up paddleboards for training, photographers use SUPs to position themselves for great pictures, and others use SUPs for recreation and sport. Its popularity is most likely attributed to how easy it is to learn and get started since beginners can become comfortable and confident in under an hour of training and practice. Stand up paddle boarding is also incredibly popular with women. Some surfers have even switched to stand up paddle boards because it allows them to get into position to catch waves much faster.

The NSI Rubber Plate w/Spectra Loop is a bomber adhesive plates allow paddlers to attach accessories to the deck or rails of any board. The Rubber Style Plate w/spectra loop is ideal for dry bags, coolers and other deck accessories and are sold as a set of 2. Be sure to see our Surface Mount Insert Plates also.

By Mike Waltze: The sport of Stand Up Paddle seems to have popped up out of nowhere. The truth is, the sport has deep roots in both early Polynesian and Hawaiian History as it is truly a combination of outrigger paddling and surfing.

The first regular Stand Up Paddle enthusiasts were playing around in Waikiki as early as 1939, when Duke Kahnomoku used to stand up on an australian surf ski. Later, in the 60's and 70's guys like John Ah Choy and John Zapotocki used to do the sport regularly up into the late 90's until they finally were getting to old to keep surfing.

Around that Same time, Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama played around with paddles on Maui and although at first no one seemed to take notice, it wasn't long before the sport was attracting all sorts of users from all over the world.

Now, Stand Up Paddling is done almost everwhere there is water, and the sport has gone in multiple directions. Some people like the excercise and weight loss aspects in flat water, others like to race, and the most extreme are taking the boards out into the waves. Filmed in Hawaii, Fiji, and Tahiti, That First Glide is a must see movie for everyone and features most of the premier athletes that got the sport off the ground.

We have all struggled carrying our board and paddle to the water? NSI Paddle Shaft Handle solves this by utilizing the paddle to carry your board! Our new Velcro, stick down board handle system allows you to securely attach your paddle on the top deck of your board and then use the shaft of the paddle as a handle to carry your board. Easy, secure for quick trips to and from the water.

This High Pressure valve allows you to get the most out of inflatables. This adapter allows you to use a compressor to inflate the SUP to the disired PSI without the labor. Inflatable SUP's perform dramatically better at high PSI make sure you get the most out of your board.

The NSI SUP Buddy is a beverage holder and dashboard for your stand up paddle board, boat, or any other smooth hard surface you would like to secure items to. Simply clean the surface, mount the plate, open a beverage and slide it into your SUP BUDDY Koozie with Velcro loop adhered to the bottom, and you're off! Patent and trademark pending. The SUP BUDDY base has a bomber Velcro hook on the top and three super suction cups mounted to the bottom of the plate.

NSI SUP Cam It Deck Attachment. Have you ever wanted to bring something extra on your next SUP adventure but your not sure how to keep it on the board? The NSI “Cam It” Deck Attachment is the most secure way to attach something to your board. The “Cam It” comes with two NSI bomber Rubber Plates with Spectra Loops that stick on the board. These plates are tested, and provide a reliable and strong hold on the board. Combined with a cam buckle and gripper webbing that runs through the plates, for a secure system to tightly attach anything to the deck.

NSI Bungee Deck Attachment. Have you ever wanted to carry an extra water bottle or PFD on your next SUP adventure but you weren't sure how to keep it on the board? The NSI Bungee Deck Attachment is a tie down kit for an easy and fast way to attach items to your board. The “Bungee It “comes with 4 NSI bomber Rubber Plates with Spectra Loops that stick on the board. These plates are tested, and provide a reliable and strong hold on the board. Shock bungee cord that runs through the plates creating a perfect on-deck tie-down system.

The new NSI Doggie Pad will give your dog a sense of belonging, enhance traction for your animal, and improve the overall feel of your board. With the superior traction of the pad, dogs will enjoy themselves more than they already do! The Doggie Pad is available in four color options: white, gray, black and snow camo and is made from 1/4’’ Flat EVA Foam. This is the same material used in most SUP pads and fastens to the board with the 3m self-adhesive backing for easy installation.

In typical Real Kiteboarding fashion (aka Real Watersports), they have released the ultimate comprehensive standup paddleboarding instructional DVD. They cover absolutely everything, from gear choices and setup, to all the basic instruction, on into advanced paddling and riding waves. Here are the section

With the NSI Deck Cooler you can bring along plenty of water, beverages, food and other cooler items while Stand Up Paddling. Our modified nylon cooler easily mounts to the deck with our NSI’s Deck Mount Attachment System. Over the shoulder strap for off-board carrying convenience, and NSI Deck Coolers are equipped with a bottle opener. Available in two sizes: Small - 12 can size or Large - 24 can size (pictured). The small cooler is slightly different in features than the large pictured. Complete with two Rubber Mounting Plates with male/female buckles and webbing.

Easy on and off the NSI SUP Pocket finally gives you a way to have your essentials with you during your stand up paddle board excurisions. With our patent pending design, your flip flops, rash guard, water bottle sun glasses suntan lotion and snacks are at your finger tips. SUPPocket is intended for use on calm water. Installation instructions and suction cups included inside.

+ High quality 600D polyester material+ Polyester tarpaulin lining material is easy to clean and does not absorb water+ Zippered lid closure+ Internal zippered storage compartment+ Also works well as a cooler+ 5mm EPE foam sidewalls provide structure and protection+ Top and side carry handles+ Folds flat for easy shipping and storage

The NSI Fluid PFD Belt Pack is designed to be the PFD you forget you're wearing. A belt pack PFD offering maximum mobility and freedom for Stand Up Paddlers. Pull the cord and the CO2 cartridge immediately activates, releasing a life jacket from the pouch. Just put it on over your head, it is tethered to the belt pack around your waist so it won't float away. Fold lines on bladder for easy repacking. Includes whistle. Soft polyester shell is soft against the skin, with built-in window to confirm its readiness. GREEN means GO - It's a PFD on demand!

The 2014 Slingshot Switchblade SUP Paddle is compleatly adjustable and ranges from 66” to 97” heights. The perfect paddle that you can share with friends and family as it adjusts to almost any height, short or tall. It’s also very efficient offering gentle power and a smooth easy stroke as it has the same blade dimensions of the Slingblade.

PADDLER PROFILE The perfect paddle that you can share with friends and family as it adjusts to almost any height, short or tall.

The 2014 Slingshot Travelblade SUP Paddle is compleatly adjustable with a range from 66” to 97” heights, as well as, breaking down into three pieces for easy carry and pack options. The perfect paddle that you can share with friends and family as it adjusts to almost any height, short or tall. It’s also very efficient offering gentle power and a smooth easy stroke as it has the same blade dimensions of the Slingblade.

The 2014 Slingshot Slingblade SUP Paddle is extreamly productive providing gentle power and a smooth easy stroke. Made with 100% Carbon Fiber this paddle is lightweight, durable and provides incredible performance through all four phases of the stroke; reach, catch, pull and release.

PADDLER PROFILE For the paddler looking for the ultimate performance, light weight and medium flex.

With the 2014 Slingshot Space Pickle SUP Board whatever size you choose you can catch waves early, shred behind a boat or hit the flat-water. Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology the Space Pickle is built with Wood Veneer Sandwich Construction (WVS). This proprietary construction controls the durability and flex of the board and the result is a proven lightweight, impact resistant board. It may have the same name as last year but the board shapes have changed and new sizes are now available. The new 2014 Slingshot Space Pickle will SUP surf, wake SUP and flat-water SUP.

The 2014 Slingshot Space Pickle SUP Board has a unique wide tail is now much more pulled in allowing a quicker release off the top of a wave. And with its kicked up nose there will be no nose pearling when you are late into your turn. The board is flat under foot then progresses to an aggressive “V” spine. The flatness under foot allows the board to track straight but the “V” spine allows you to carve rail to rail when you want to.

2014 Slingshot Space Pickle SUP Board Features

ERGONOMIC CARRY HANDLE

Designed with plenty of room to naturally fit the curve of your fingers, the flush mount carry handle makes it easy and comfortable to carry the board.

VENT PLUG

Manually open and close vent plug to allow your board to ‘breath’, equalizing internal and external pressure from heat and atmospheric pressure changes.

AGGRESSIVE ‘V’ SPINE

Releases the tail, increasing the rocker at the rail line. This displacement effect allows for smooth carving turns.

Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology, the 2015 Slingshot Crossfire is built with Fiberglass Laminated Sandwich Construction (FLS). This technology incorporates a unique layering technique of fiberglass and epoxy resin. Combine that with an EPS foam core and reinforced wood deck, this board is impact resistant, incredibly durable and a better value sandwich laminated board. The all new compact 2015 Slingshot Crossfire 9’4” is built for all-around ease of use on and off the water. The smaller length provides a more user friendly size for transportation and handling while not sacrificing stability on the water. The shape is great for small waves, choppy water or a cruise in glassy conditions. This board is versatile, durable and a great value.

2015 Slingshot Crossfire Features

2015 Slingshot Crossfire Rider Profile

The 2015 Slingshot Crossfire is the perfect board to share with friends. Performs great in Flat-Water and has great manueverability. It is perfect for paddelers looking for ease of urs, great stability, and all around performance.

Modeled after Slingshot’s high-performance Crossbreed SUP, the 2016 Slingshot Air-Tech version incorporates cutting-edge shell and stitching technology that allows for a hard-board rocker and shape in an inflatable. Compact enough to be carried in a backpack but solid enough to out-perform any inflatable on the market, the Air-Tech Crossbreed is the perfect choice for riders looking for a great all-around board in a highly portable package.

Unpack, pump-up, hop on and have fun: riders will love the quick and easy setup of Slingshot’s line of inflatable boards, and the convenience of a full-size, full-performance SUP that fits into a backpack. The Air-Tech 11’ - the longer of our two inflatables – is 34.5” wide, 6” thick and has a volume of 320 liters. Like the 11’ version, the 10’ Air-Tech Crossbreed offers paddlers a solid all-around board in a compact and easy-to-use platform that condenses into a backpack. The 10’ version is 33” wide, 6” thick and has a volume of 272 liters; the ideal choice for lighter riders or those looking to cross-over to small waves.

The all new 2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Compac 9’4” is our inflatable version of our Crossfire vhard board. Built for all-around ease of use on and off the water. The smaller length provides a more user friendly size for transportation and handling while not sacrificing stability on the water. The shape is great for small waves, choppy water or cruising in glassy conditions.

New Advanced Inflatable Technology Built with the latest advancements in material science. Our new Air-Tech drop stitch technology is lighter flatter and more stable than older technologies. Air-tech is the secret drop stitch ingredient that separates our boards from the rest in the market. Air-Tech allows us to deliver boards with hard board rockers and shapes in an inflatable construction. We have also advanced the science for the outer material. SK-IN is our new triple layer sandwich construction technique that delivers a clean, durable frame for a stiffer board at higher PSI. The Air-Tech Crossbreed with SK-IN will give you all the performance of a hard board with the convenience of an inflatable.

2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Compac Features

2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Compac Rider Profile

The 2015 Slingshot Comp-Pak SUP is the perfect light weight inflatable board to share with friends and family. Performs great in flat water and has great maneuverability. It's perfect for the paddler looking for ease of use, great stability, and all-around performance.

The 2015 Slingshot G-Whiz SUP flatness under foot allows the board to track straight but the “V” spine allows you to carve rail to rail when you want to. Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology the G-Whiz is built with Wood Veneer Sandwich Construction (WVS). This proprietary construction controls the durability and flex of the board and the result is a proven lightweight, impact resistant board. The all new 2015 Slingshot G-Whiz is a compact design that tracks well on flat water and makes small waves a playground. The compact design provides solid stability, easy wave entry, and enjoyable flat water paddling between sets. The board is flat under foot then progresses to an aggressive “V” spine.

2015 Slingshot G-Whiz Features

2015 Slingshot G-Whiz Rider Profile

Paddelers looking for an all around easier to transport board, tracks on flat water and performs in the surf

The all new 2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Crossbreed is our inflatable version of our Crossbreed. It is a true HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL AROUND BOARD. The Crossbreed is our most stable, forgiving, convenient, and versatile inflatable board.

New Advanced Inflatable Technology

Built with the latest advancements in material science. Our new Air-Tech drop stitch technology is lighter, flatter and more stable than older technologies. Air-Tech is the secret drop stitch ingredient that separates our boards from the rest in the market. It allows us to deliver boards with hard board rockers and shapes in an inflatable construction. We have also advanced the science for the outer material. SK-IN is our new heat laminated triple layer sandwich construction technique that delivers a clean, durable frame for a stiffer board at higher PSI. The Air-tech Crossbreed with SK-IN will give you all the performance of a hard board with the convenience of an inflatable

2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Crossbreed Features

2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Crossbreed Construction

2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Crossbreed Rider Profile

The 2015 Slingshot Air-Tech Crossbreed SUP board is perfect for paddlers and athletes who want a lightwieght board that performs well across a variety of water conditions with the convenience of being an inflatable. Go fast on flat water and have fun on small size surf. The Crossbreed is a boar they will never outgrow.

The Ocean Rodeo Ignite Drysuit features our revolutionary Captive Zip design (patent pending), the Ignite design has merged dry-suit water integrity with the comfort of traditional foul weather pant/jacket combinations. When worn in “full dry” mode, the Ignite is 100% dry – go ahead, jump in and play with the penguins. If conditions back off or you’re taking a break between sessions, the Ocean Rodeo Ignite Drysuit is quickly converted to “standby mode” by unzipping the dry zip and removing the neck seal. With the neck off and the over jacket zipped up, the Ignite provides ventilation and protection on par with leading two piece pant / jacket foul weather gear ensembles. The unique dry zip design allows zipping and unzipping while wearing your PFD (always wear a PFD).

Loaded with expedition style features, the Ocean Rodeo Ignite Drysuit is designed to be worn for extended periods of time above and beyond a quick after work session. Whether you are kiting through winter, expedition SUP’ing, or testing your limits sailing across the Atlantic, the Ignite delivers the highest levels of comfort, durability and all weather marine protection, blurring the line between dry-suits and foul weather gear. As added security we’ve added a “wader” belt at the waist to restrict water entry into the lower suit due to accidental submersion when worn in standby mode.

The 2015 Slingshot Rant SUP board is flat under foot then progresses to an aggressive “V” spine. The flatness under foot allows the board to track straight but the “V” spine allows you to carve when you want to. The stability allows you to ride everything from a point break to a blown out beach break. This board is stable and responsive. Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology the Rant is built with Wood Veneer Sandwich Construction (WVS). This proprietary construction controls the durability and flex of the board and the result is a proven lightweight, impact resistant board. The 2015 Slingshot Rant SUP series is an all new short-board style stand up paddleboard designed for riding waves at the beach or behind the boat. The Rant’s aggressive surf shape also maintains unmatched stability in its class, making it a great all around board. From small to overhead waves these boards are made to drive down the line and have a snappy feel in the turn. The swallow tail design reduces the surface area providing a great deal of control into and out of turns.

2015 Slingshot Rant Features

2015 Slingshot Rant Rider Profile

Intermediate to Advanced surf style. Ideal for paddlers looking for Drive, Speed, and Control

The 2015 Slingshot Crossbreed cuts through the chop, makes turns easily and handles knee to waist high surf due to the V spine bottom shape. The Crossbreed is the ultimate crossover of an all-around and performance touring board. Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology the Crossbreed is built with Wood Veneer Sandwich Construction (WVS). This proprietary construction controls the durability and flex of the board and the result is a proven lightweight, impact resistant board. The 2015 Crossbreed is a true HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL AROUND BOARD and is as stable and forgiving as they come. This wide frame will give the wariest of paddler’s full confidence in any condition. The pulled in displacement style nose and a fuller, harder tucked rail is designed to deliver excellent touring performance and all around user friendliness.

2015 Slingshot Crossbreed Features

2015 Slingshot Crossbreed Rider Profile

The 2015 Slingshot Crossbreed is perfect for riders or athletes who want a board that performs well across a variety of water conditions

The 2014 Slingshot Nitro SUP Race Board is the perfect combination of speed and stability. The Carbon Epoxy Sandwich construction is strong and lightweight. Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology the Nitro is built with Carbon Wood Veneer Sandwich Construction (CWVS). This proprietary construction controls the durability, flex and overall strength of the board without adding extra weight.

The result is a proven lightweight, impact resistant board. Over the past 3 years countless hours have been spent refining the nose design into a ‘hatchet nose‘ that literally pierces the water to minimize drag and maximize glide. Couple that with an innovative double concave planning hull that optimizes stability and control, the result is pure speed.

2014 Slingshot Nitro SUP Race Board Features

DOUBLE CONCAVE PLANNING HULL

Breakthrough hull design that allows for independent foot stability and increased speed, control and stroke efficiency.

PIERCING BOW

Cuts and moves water clean to the sides for minimal drag and increased speed.

SHED DECK

The deck literally sheds water that may come over the nose, providing dry, open and efficient area that holds feet for buoy turns and drop backs.

‘V’ TUNNEL BOTTOM SHAPE

Minimizes friction by reducing contact with the water to essential hull surfaces producing less resistance and more speed. Releases the tail increasing the rocker at the rail line allowing for easier turns.

SQUARE TAIL

Provides surface and planing area to maintain speed and lift. Allows for more pivotal turns.

FULL COCKPIT LENGTH EVA PAD

Comfortable, high density traction material with uniform support.

VENT PLUG

Manually open and close vent plug to allow your board to ‘breath’, equalizing internal and external pressure from heat and atmospheric pressure changes.

4 TIE-DOWN PLUGS

Allows for securing person items on the board. Bungee system sold separately.

ERGONOMIC CARRY HANDLE

Designed with plenty of room to naturally fit the curve of your fingers, the flush mount carry handle makes it easy and comfortable to carry the board.

The 2015 Slingshot Nitro 14’ SUP race board is designed for speed without sacrificing user comfort and stability; giving the paddler the ultimate ride for long distance paddling in all conditions. The Carbon Epoxy Sandwich construction is strong and lightweight. Based on Slingshot’s Future Response Technology, the Nitro is built with Carbon Wood Veneer Sandwich Construction (CWVS). This proprietary construction controls the durability, flex and overall strength of the board without adding extra weight. The result is a proven lightweight, impact resistant board. The Nitro is the ultimate combination of efficiency and comfort. The 2015 bow has been redesigned with a new sleek low profile that slices through all water conditions. The innovative double concave planning hull optimizes stability and control.

2015 Slingshot Nitro 14' SUP Features

2015 Slingshot Nitro 14' SUP Rider Profile

Perfect for Paddelers and Racers looking for maximum speed without sacraficing stability

Kite-Line carries all the latest and greatest stand up paddle board products including paddleboards, paddles, accessories and DVDs from the top brands in the industry. With a full selection of beginner and advanced boards from Slingshot and Cabrinha you’re sure to find a new board that meets your needs. We also carry a selection of different paddles from top brands like Slingshot. You are sure to find everything you need to get geared up and ready for your next paddle boarding trip right here at Kite-Line at great prices.